Softball Preview: Mitchell Bluejackets vs. Springs Valley Blackhawks
Mitchell is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Springs Valley is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Mitchell Bluejackets will take on the Springs Valley Blackhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Mitchell nor Springs Valley posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Mitchell's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Bedford North Lawrence on Monday. Their tough 9-0 defeat to the Stars might stick with them for a while. Mitchell has struggled against Bedford North Lawrence recently, as their contest on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Springs Valley came up short against Eastern on Monday and fell 4-1.
Lily Hickman put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Hickman has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hickman was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Mitchell's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Springs Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Mitchell came up short against Springs Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 9-5. Will Mitchell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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